Police Launch Murder Investigation Following Fatal Collision in Harlow
Authorities have initiated a murder investigation after a motorist allegedly struck a pedestrian and subsequently fled the scene. Essex Police reported that a man in his 20s from London tragically lost his life near a cycle path off Momples Road in Harlow around 5:30 PM on Saturday evening.
The incident has prompted a full-scale murder inquiry following the fatal collision. Officers are exploring potential links between this incident and the theft of another vehicle that occurred earlier that same day.
The vehicle believed to be involved in the collision, identified as a silver Mitsubishi, was later discovered abandoned and set on fire at an underpass close to the location of the tragedy. The family of the victim has been notified and is currently receiving support from specialized officers.
According to the police statement, “It was reported that the vehicle, a silver Mitsubishi, veered off the road before colliding with a man and then fled the scene.” Investigators are also linking this horrific incident to the theft of a black Ford Fiesta, which was reported stolen in the nearby Pennymead area around 4 PM on the same day. The Fiesta was later located abandoned in the Churchfield neighborhood and has since been seized by authorities.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and a police cordon remains in effect at the scene to facilitate the ongoing investigation. Detective Inspector Alison Hooper, who is leading the inquiry, stated, “At the center of this tragic incident is a person who has lost their life under devastating circumstances. We are here to support a grieving family during this difficult time.”
She continued, “I have assembled a dedicated team that is diligently working to piece together the sequence of events that led to this fatal collision, and I can assure the public that our investigation is making headway.” The police are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have witnessed the vehicles involved in the Harlow area in the hours preceding the collision.
- Incident Type: Murder investigation following a fatal collision.
- Victim: A man in his 20s from London.
- Location: Near a cycle path off Momples Road, Harlow.
- Time: Approximately 5:30 PM on Saturday.
- Vehicles Involved: Silver Mitsubishi and black Ford Fiesta.
- Current Status: No arrests made; investigation ongoing.
